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Date: 15th November 2011
civil engineering, cheese, and beer... oh my
Hey guys, thanks for the civil engineering tidbits! :) I can appreciate the sidewalk photo earlier and the mention of the rotaries (and no signals - yeah!). Of course the cheese and beer discussions are great too (I made some brie last Saturday and brewed a porter on sunday). Glad to hear ther are no more airports in your future other than the one to get home. Whew! Hey Jim, what do you think of vacations???
From Blog: New Zealand, Days 17 and 18
civil engineering, cheese, and beer... oh my
Hey guys, thanks for the civil engineering tidbits! :) I can appreciate the sidewalk photo earlier and the mention of the rotaries (and no signals - yeah!). Of course the cheese and beer discussions are great too (I made some brie last Saturday and brewed a porter on sunday). Glad to hear ther are no more airports in your future other than the one to get home. Whew! Hey Jim, what do you think of vacations???
From Blog: New Zealand, Days 17 and 18
Date: 8th November 2011
Thongs and then some...
Max, loved the response! We cannot wait to share more. We will have to arrange a dinner to swap travel stories.
From Blog: Days 3 & 4 Sydney
Thongs and then some...
Max, loved the response! We cannot wait to share more. We will have to arrange a dinner to swap travel stories.
From Blog: Days 3 & 4 Sydney
Date: 8th November 2011
Not the same Woolworths?
Jennifer, we are not sure that they are the same as the Woolworths we remember. We have seen them around Oz but they are pretty muc h grocery stores. The one in Adelaide had a second story and a Woolworths Liquors. It has been interesting.
From Blog: Adelaide Days 11 & 12
Not the same Woolworths?
Jennifer, we are not sure that they are the same as the Woolworths we remember. We have seen them around Oz but they are pretty muc h grocery stores. The one in Adelaide had a second story and a Woolworths Liquors. It has been interesting.
From Blog: Adelaide Days 11 & 12
Date: 8th November 2011
Woolworths?
I had no idea there were any left on the planet. They closed here years ago and the properties were sold off. Interesting that in Oz they sell groceries.
From Blog: Adelaide Days 11 & 12
Woolworths?
I had no idea there were any left on the planet. They closed here years ago and the properties were sold off. Interesting that in Oz they sell groceries.
From Blog: Adelaide Days 11 & 12
Date: 3rd November 2011
Your Vacation
Thanks for sending the blog! I'm enjoying your vacation right along with you two! I haven't seen any smoke, so I believe your house is still standing... The Halloween Parade was a bit bigger than last year's. Cute costumes...didn't miss too much. We had about 7 trick or treaters all night. I ate more than I handed out. Continue to enjoy your travels! Laurie
From Blog: Days 5 & 6 Sydney & Cairns
Your Vacation
Thanks for sending the blog! I'm enjoying your vacation right along with you two! I haven't seen any smoke, so I believe your house is still standing... The Halloween Parade was a bit bigger than last year's. Cute costumes...didn't miss too much. We had about 7 trick or treaters all night. I ate more than I handed out. Continue to enjoy your travels! Laurie
From Blog: Days 5 & 6 Sydney & Cairns
Date: 31st October 2011
Thongs
Not to be showing my age here, but when I was a kid and rubber "flip flops" were first, yes, first, introduced, they were called thongs. There is a brief period in my memory when I could not tell if people were talking about their feet or their nether regions. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time and you both deserve it! OXX (European for hug and two cheek kiss) Max
From Blog: Days 3 & 4 Sydney
Thongs
Not to be showing my age here, but when I was a kid and rubber "flip flops" were first, yes, first, introduced, they were called thongs. There is a brief period in my memory when I could not tell if people were talking about their feet or their nether regions. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time and you both deserve it! OXX (European for hug and two cheek kiss) Max
From Blog: Days 3 & 4 Sydney
Date: 28th October 2011
Seville is the city
Hi Brian, Toledo is a small walled city and we did have a great time. Given the distance you need to travel I suggest Seville. It is a bigger city but there is much more to see and do than Toledo. Make sure to visit the Alcazar, the grounds are amazing and close by are a lot of tapas bars to get a bite to eat. Have a great time. Jim
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
Seville is the city
Hi Brian, Toledo is a small walled city and we did have a great time. Given the distance you need to travel I suggest Seville. It is a bigger city but there is much more to see and do than Toledo. Make sure to visit the Alcazar, the grounds are amazing and close by are a lot of tapas bars to get a bite to eat. Have a great time. Jim
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
Date: 28th October 2011
Amazing!
It's amazing how being 16,000 miles away from work makes you guys look so relaxed. :)
From Blog: Days 1 & 2 in Sydney
Amazing!
It's amazing how being 16,000 miles away from work makes you guys look so relaxed. :)
From Blog: Days 1 & 2 in Sydney
Date: 28th October 2011
Enjoy!
It sounds grand. I know Dan will be jealous with all the different beers you are getting to taste! Continue to have lots of fun.
Enjoy!
It sounds grand. I know Dan will be jealous with all the different beers you are getting to taste! Continue to have lots of fun.
Date: 28th October 2011
We live in Lisbon Portugal and can drive to either Toledo or Seville. Toledo will take us 6 hours + and Seville 4 hours + Toledo sounds rather small and Seville much more modern. Given having to choose between the two cities, which might you suggest? What a pity it rained when you went to Seville.
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
We live in Lisbon Portugal and can drive to either Toledo or Seville. Toledo will take us 6 hours + and Seville 4 hours + Toledo sounds rather small and Seville much more modern. Given having to choose between the two cities, which might you suggest? What a pity it rained when you went to Seville.
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
Date: 23rd October 2011
Use my Yahoo mail address...
Also, here's Max's email just in case: GreatAuntMax@yahoo.com Looking forward to your advenbture! John
From Blog: Australia & New Zealand
Use my Yahoo mail address...
Also, here's Max's email just in case: GreatAuntMax@yahoo.com Looking forward to your advenbture! John
From Blog: Australia & New Zealand
Date: 30th July 2010
If you want to have a good drink with a delicious tapa and be setting with the Alhambra palace in front of your eyes, you must come to Granada!. I recommend you The White Nest Hostel. It is located in the best area of the Albayzin with magnificent view of the palace and paseo de los tristes. You can find a young international group of like minded people, in fresh vibrant surroundings. You will have a great time to remember your entire lifeĀ I propose you to stay in Hostels Granada and experience the life of Albayzin, Sacromonte and the heart of Granada itself.
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
If you want to have a good drink with a delicious tapa and be setting with the Alhambra palace in front of your eyes, you must come to Granada!. I recommend you The White Nest Hostel. It is located in the best area of the Albayzin with magnificent view of the palace and paseo de los tristes. You can find a young international group of like minded people, in fresh vibrant surroundings. You will have a great time to remember your entire lifeĀ I propose you to stay in Hostels Granada and experience the life of Albayzin, Sacromonte and the heart of Granada itself.
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Date: 8th April 2010
http://sayakstravelguide.blogspot.com/2010/04/madrid-spain.html
Madrid is a place with a lot of natural beauty, rich in history, and has a beautiful environment.
From Blog: Madrid and Malaga - Days 2, 3, and 4
http://sayakstravelguide.blogspot.com/2010/04/madrid-spain.html
Madrid is a place with a lot of natural beauty, rich in history, and has a beautiful environment.
From Blog: Madrid and Malaga - Days 2, 3, and 4
Date: 22nd August 2009
train from Seville to Madrid
We are planning a trip to Seville in Oct. and plan to take the train from Seville to Madrid. Could you please tell me how much the ticket is. Thank you for your feedback.
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
train from Seville to Madrid
We are planning a trip to Seville in Oct. and plan to take the train from Seville to Madrid. Could you please tell me how much the ticket is. Thank you for your feedback.
From Blog: Toledo and Seville - Days 6 and 7
Date: 7th April 2009
OOOOOOHHH!
I am sitting in green pajamas drinking green tea and turning green with envy. Visiting Athens has been a life long dream: I am living my dream vicariously. Thank you for sharing your photos and comments. I am doing my best to keep John together while you vacation, Lisa. I even cooked last night and plan to "reheat" tonight; it seems I do know where the kitchen is. Keep the blog coming; those of us at home so appreciate it! Max
From Blog: Days 17 and 18 - Piraeus, Athens and Rhodes Greece
OOOOOOHHH!
I am sitting in green pajamas drinking green tea and turning green with envy. Visiting Athens has been a life long dream: I am living my dream vicariously. Thank you for sharing your photos and comments. I am doing my best to keep John together while you vacation, Lisa. I even cooked last night and plan to "reheat" tonight; it seems I do know where the kitchen is. Keep the blog coming; those of us at home so appreciate it! Max
From Blog: Days 17 and 18 - Piraeus, Athens and Rhodes Greece
Date: 7th April 2009
SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!!! Ancient Greek architecture, ancient Roman architecture, food, beer, wine, gambling, sleep, nice weather!!! Jim and Lisa have died and gone to heaven! :) i don't claim to speak for everyone back here, but everyone back here is jealous!!!! :)
From Blog: Days 17 and 18 - Piraeus, Athens and Rhodes Greece
SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!!! Ancient Greek architecture, ancient Roman architecture, food, beer, wine, gambling, sleep, nice weather!!! Jim and Lisa have died and gone to heaven! :) i don't claim to speak for everyone back here, but everyone back here is jealous!!!! :)
From Blog: Days 17 and 18 - Piraeus, Athens and Rhodes Greece
Date: 6th April 2009
Great Pictures
Looks like you're about to perform in Dancing With The Stars...
From Blog: Days 14, 15, & 16 - Sea Days and Palermo Italy
Great Pictures
Looks like you're about to perform in Dancing With The Stars...
From Blog: Days 14, 15, & 16 - Sea Days and Palermo Italy
Date: 3rd April 2009
Your Formal Night photo
Great photo! We'l like to see you occasionally show up for work like that...glad you're having such a wonderful time!
From Blog: Days 14, 15, & 16 - Sea Days and Palermo Italy
Your Formal Night photo
Great photo! We'l like to see you occasionally show up for work like that...glad you're having such a wonderful time!
From Blog: Days 14, 15, & 16 - Sea Days and Palermo Italy
Date: 3rd April 2009
Spain Recommendations
Hi Reagan, when we get back home I will do my best to answer your questions. I do recommend learning some of the basics of the language as it helps when ordering food and tickets at the train station. Thanks, Jim
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Spain Recommendations
Hi Reagan, when we get back home I will do my best to answer your questions. I do recommend learning some of the basics of the language as it helps when ordering food and tickets at the train station. Thanks, Jim
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Date: 3rd April 2009
Fountain of Youth is right
I am so happy for you two and from the looks of your vacation mode is reversing the aging process. I just got back kicking and screaming. Continue to enjoy and take plenty of pictures to share when you get back! Muchos Abrasos y Arriba, Abajo, Pa el Centro y Pa Dentro, Adri!
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Fountain of Youth is right
I am so happy for you two and from the looks of your vacation mode is reversing the aging process. I just got back kicking and screaming. Continue to enjoy and take plenty of pictures to share when you get back! Muchos Abrasos y Arriba, Abajo, Pa el Centro y Pa Dentro, Adri!
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Date: 1st April 2009
finally
hi jim and lisa, mark had to help me get on to the blog . Im so glad you two are having a wonderful time. love mom.
From Blog: Barcelona - Days 10 and 11
finally
hi jim and lisa, mark had to help me get on to the blog . Im so glad you two are having a wonderful time. love mom.
From Blog: Barcelona - Days 10 and 11
Date: 1st April 2009
Youth
You guys are looking younger as your trip moves on. Being away form work is the secret I guess to the fountain of youth. Keep having fun. Ray
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Youth
You guys are looking younger as your trip moves on. Being away form work is the secret I guess to the fountain of youth. Keep having fun. Ray
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Date: 1st April 2009
HI Jim and Lisa It's been fun reading about your trip to Spain, my partner and I are going to Europe for 4 weeks in Sept spending 18 days in Spain. How did you find the language issue? We have been taking Spanish classes as some people have told us that not alot of English is spoken in some of the southern cities where we will be visiting - Cordoba, Granada Seville and Toledo. If you can recommend any good tapas bars, restaurants, etc it would be appreciated. Thanks!
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
HI Jim and Lisa It's been fun reading about your trip to Spain, my partner and I are going to Europe for 4 weeks in Sept spending 18 days in Spain. How did you find the language issue? We have been taking Spanish classes as some people have told us that not alot of English is spoken in some of the southern cities where we will be visiting - Cordoba, Granada Seville and Toledo. If you can recommend any good tapas bars, restaurants, etc it would be appreciated. Thanks!
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Date: 31st March 2009
Nice
Jim and Lisa, Wow I bet you are never going to come back...I don't blame you. I"m living vicariously though the two of you. see you soon....
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Nice
Jim and Lisa, Wow I bet you are never going to come back...I don't blame you. I"m living vicariously though the two of you. see you soon....
From Blog: Days 12 and 13 - Barcelona and Cruise Departure Day
Max
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Fine
We found out in Ireland that "fine" meant not raining. It could be a hurricane or snowing, but as long as there was no rain, the weather was "fine." I am noticing that a lot of the local language you have experienced in Australia is the same in England, and occasionally, Ireland. We must be the odd ducks who need to sort it out, eh? Sounds like you are having a real vacation- good for you! Enjoy. Cheers! Max
From Blog: New Zealand, Rotorua, Days 20 and 21